How much can I recycle with Zero Waste Bags?

We acknowledge that embracing eco-friendly habits and increasing your recycling efforts may seem like an investment. However, our Zero Waste Bags offer exceptional value for money.
On average, users typically require only 4 small bags or 2 to 3 large bags annually for any specific waste stream, translating to a monthly cost of £7 to £10, depending on bag size and the type of rubbish recycled*.
Explore our informative chart to estimate how long it'll take you to fill a bag based on your unique habits.

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recycle oral care with terracycle zero waste bag

Zero Waste Bag - Small

Regular price £27.00

Dimensions & Capacity:
Size: 25.50 cm wide x 35 cm high
Depth: Expands to 4 cm in the middle
Holds approx. 3.5 L of waste.

Our small Zero Waste Bag takes an average of 3 months to fill based on customer return feedback. For more accurate results of units per bag/type of rubbish collected click here.

With Zero Waste bags choose to recycle one of 14 different types of rubbish listed below:

All Plastic Packaging
Crisps Packets & Snack Wrappers
Contact Lenses & Packaging
Beauty Products & Packaging
Empty Medicine Blister Packs
Petfood Packaging
Storage Media

Oral Care Waste & Packaging
Personal Protective Equipment
Stationery
Fabrics & Clothing
Food & Drink Pouches
Non-Electronic Toys
Water Filters

Your Zero Waste Bags will be shipped to you in an envelope through Royal Mail within 5 working days.
Keep your Zero Waste Bag in a dry place away from wet surfaces.
Send back your full bags with InPost. Check your nearest locker location here.
Make sure to only collect one type of rubbish per bag and drop off one bag per locker.

Really easy to use.

Good little bag!

Great to feel like some of the stuff I have had no option to recycle in the past I now can..

Zero bags

I am very happy with the zero waste bags. A very good way to recycle waste I will carry on buying the zero waste bags now and in the future. Terracycle is a very good company. They work very hard to stop waste going into
landfill.

So easy to use

I ordered my first bag, filled it up and returned it via InPost the next day. I will definitely do it again, but next time with a bigger bag.

What a great recycling idea! I have mine for medicine /tablet packaging and it holds such a lot. Happy to continue using this Waste Bag.

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Zero Waste Bag - Medium

Regular price £38.00

Dimensions & Capacity:
Size: 40 cm wide x 42 cm high
Holds approx. 7 L of waste.

With Zero Waste bags choose to recycle one of 14 different types of rubbish listed below:

All Plastic Packaging
Crisps Packets & Snack Wrappers
Contact Lenses & Packaging
Beauty Products & Packaging
Empty Medicine Blister Packs
Petfood Packaging
Storage Media

Oral Care Waste & Packaging
Personal Protective Equipment
Stationery
Fabrics & Clothing
Food & Drink Pouches
Non-Electronic Toys
Water Filters

Your Zero Waste Bags will be shipped to you in an envelope through Royal Mail within 5 working days.
Keep your Zero Waste Bag in a dry place away from wet surfaces.
Send back your full bags with InPost. Check your nearest locker location here.
Make sure to only collect one type of rubbish per bag and drop off one bag per locker.

A much-welcomed solution!

I had for some time been collecting on one side various items that I considered ought to be able to be recycled, only to discover that the usual places couldn’t accept them. So it was a great relief to discover the existence of Terracycle and their Zero Waste Bags, which I have been making use of for some time now, filling & sending medium bags with pill sheets and, less frequently, wrapping paper so far, with items in other categories gradually mounting up. Very many thanks for this much-appreciated service - it might be a bit expensive, but with the medium bags taking a while to fill, the cost is manageable and well worth it, especially in the knowledge that the resulting product is being put to such good use - a win-win situation!

tysm for your thoughtful review! 💜 we're delighted our ZWBags have given you a way to recycle items that would otherwise be difficult to dispose of. Thank you for your support and for making a real difference with us!

Bye Bye blister packs!

I was very impressed with how many packs this sizeable & sturdy bag could accommodate. The seal strip was substantial so I knew that the contents were fully enclosed. My simple tip is to tick/cross the box on the bag before filling it! I'm a happy recycler.

Zero Waste bag

Between both my husband and I we have many empty pill packets so had been saving them and the zero waste bag is just what we needed,
A few short of 300 for the bag will be sending soon.

Easy way to make change

Really easy concept and very quick and easy to complete. Small changes can make a difference, so it is great to be able to safe stuff from land fill.

Tablet blister packs

Think these bags are a great idea for aiding the recycling of tablet blister packs but, up to now, I've been put off by the cost. Recently bought a medium-sized bag and when I saw how much it could hold I realised I could get about 9/12 months worth sent in - still expensive, but perhaps not as bad as I thought.

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large zero waste bag recycle plastic packaging

Zero Waste Bag - Large

Regular price £49.00

Dimensions & Capacity:
Size: 60 cm wide x 59 cm high
Holds approx. 14 L of waste

Our large Zero Waste Bag takes an average of 4.5 months to fill based on customer return feedback. For more accurate results of units per bag/type of rubbish collected click here.

With Zero Waste bags choose to recycle one of 14 different types of rubbish listed below:

All Plastic Packaging
Crisps Packets & Snack Wrappers
Contact Lenses & Packaging
Beauty Products & Packaging
Empty Medicine Blister Packs
Petfood Packaging
Storage Media

Oral Care Waste & Packaging
Personal Protective Equipment
Stationery
Fabrics & Clothing
Food & Drink Pouches
Non-Electronic Toys
Water Filters

Your Zero Waste Bags will be shipped to you in an envelope through Royal Mail within 5 working days.
Keep your Zero Waste Bag in a dry place away from wet surfaces.
Send back your full bags with InPost. Check your nearest locker location here.
Make sure to only collect one type of rubbish per bag and drop off one bag per locker.

Easy to recycle with zero waste bag

Ive saved drug blister packs & also oral care waste products .
Using the bags is so easy & sending them off for recycling is even easier. Love them

Thank you so much for your lovely review! 💜 we're so happy to hear you've found our recycling bags easy to use and send back. Thanks for recycling with us!

Great way to recycle

I don’t have many recycling points nearby and it is very convenient to be able to just collect the items at home and ship them when you have time. However, I would like to have more information on the status of recycling as I have lost trust in many recycling programs over the years

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're so pleased that the service makes recycling easier and more convenient for you. We completely understand the importance of knowing where your items end up, and we've created a dedicated 'What Happens to Your Zero Waste Bag?' page on our website that explains the journey of the materials we collect. Building trust through transparency is important to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. ♻️

Could be cheaper to encourage more recycling

1st Large bag use

Putting all my empty tablet splinters to be recycled feels like a massive move forward. So many people have medication and the amount of these, really should be recycled on doorstep collection but the bag is the next best.

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Coffee Capsules & Pods

Regular price £38.00

Meet the Coffee Capsules & Pods Zero Waste Bag. With a stronger material than our standard Zero Waste Bags and an added handle and seal, it's specially designed to ensure safe and easy storage of your capsules without leakages.

Dimensions and capacity:
Size: 40cm wide x 50 cm high (incl. handle)
Holds approx. 7 L of waste.
Holds approx. 300-325 capsules/pods to the fill line

With the Coffee Capsules & Pods Zero Waste Bag, you can recycle :

Used coffee capsules & pods
Used hot chocolate capsules
Used tea capsules
Used tea discs

The bag accepts capsules or pods made from both aluminium and plastic.

How we recycle your coffee pods & capsules:

Pods & capsules are shredded
Coffee grounds are separated and composted
Aluminium is cleaned, melted and reused in manufacturing
Plastics are sorted and blended to make recycled products!

If you are a business with a need to recycle larger volumes, feel free to check out our Zero Waste Box solution.

Please note: This bag is for collecting and recycling coffee capsules & pods only. If you wish to recycle other types of waste, please check the accepted waste of our regular Zero Waste Bags.

Your Coffee Capsules & Pods Zero Waste Bag will be shipped to you in an envelope through Royal Mail within 5 working days.
Keep your bag in a dry place away from wet surfaces.
Fill up your bag to the line with coffee capsules to avoid overfilling and damaging the bag. Please make sure your capsules are completely empty of liquid to prevent any leaks.
Send back your full bags with InPost. Find your nearest drop-off location here.
Make sure to only drop off one bag per locker.

*Based on our customers' feedback. Estimated units and average fill time are strictly estimates and can vary based on an individual customer’s usage habits.

How much can I recycle with Zero Waste Bags?